Rain & storm chances return Memorial Day weekend
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Severe storms over South Florida on Friday downed trees and power lines and even dropped large hail. While some of the activity was frontal boundary-based, it is a sign that the Sunshine State is well on its way to starting its annual rainy season.
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Irish Star on MSNFlorida weather: Memorial Day havoc as controversial weather law celebratedWhile the brunt of Florida's stormy weather this week appears to be in the rearview mirror, certain areas of the state aren't quite out of the danger zone yet. South Florida, encompassing the Miami metro area,
Flood watches have been issued for seven counties. Dangerous rip currents exist for much of Florida's coastline.
Rainfall across Central Florida ranged between 1 and 3 inches, but some very isolated spots reached close to 4 inches.
Orlando to face sweltering heat, potential for severe storms including strong winds, hail, and heavy rain later in the week.
South Florida got drenched on Sunday and Monday with some much-needed rain. Here are the rainfall tallies for the region.
Record heat continues for many across Florida. The forecast shows some breaks, with the chance for more storms to build, but more heat returns for Memorial Day.
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Irish Star on MSNFlorida weather: Thunderstorms and lightning to smash state as temperatures soar to near-90FJust as the state recovers from last weeks storms, more thunderstorms are likely to sweep the state this week, along with heavy hot temperatures